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New IBM Podcast Gives Listeners a Glimpse Into "The Future of Smart IT"

ARMONK, NY--(Marketwire - February 27, 2008) - IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the launch of "The Future of Smart IT" podcast, the fifth episode in its 2008
series of conversations with thought leaders on how technology will change
everyday life. Hosted by IBM's Scott Laningham, the new podcast features
Dan Esty, co-author of "Green to Gold" and Director of the Yale Center for
Environmental Policy, and Dennis Quan, IBM's chief technology officer for
High Performance On Demand Solutions.

With high-tech gadgets, data centers and embedded technology consuming
ballooning amounts of electricity -- data centers alone accounted for 60
billion kilowatt hours or 1.5% of total US electricity consumption in 2006
-- organizations are becoming smarter in their management of IT to reduce
energy consumption. In doing so, they ensure rising demand doesn't get
trapped by limited supply. Further, they are discovering that the
application of smart IT across business processes creates a competitive
advantage.